Ceramic tile is also one of the more customizable options for a kitchen backsplash. It comes in an almost endless array of styles, colors, shapes and sizes, and it can be purchased at just about any home improvement store, online or in-store. Additionally, many ceramic tile specialty retailers are available to suit any custom needs in terms of shape, color and texture. Whichever type of ceramic tile you‘re looking for, you‘re likely to find it fairly easily among the myriad options.

Now that the amount of material you‘ll need has been determined, it‘s time to consider the type. There are several popular types of metal backsplash tile, and one of the most commonly used these days is stainless steel. A common feature of modern appliances, stainless steel offers a bright and easy-to-maintain surface as well as great durability—and it‘s even available in a wide range of colors and textures, including shiny or matte finishes.

Regardless of your approach, you‘ll need to determine the amount of material you‘ll need for your easy kitchen backsplash, even before you determine the type. To do so, simply decide how much of the wall surface you want to cover with the backsplash (it‘s often anywhere from 25% to 100% of the space between the countertops and cabinets or countertops and ceiling). Once you‘ve figured out the scope of the backsplash, mark off the surface area and measure the square footage to figure out how much material you‘ll need.